capital
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And in the capital, Yaounde, he gave a speech at the Catholic University of Central Africa, in which he spoke about AI's role in bringing about a "transformation in our very relationship with the truth".
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
It was that investment, which was part of Amazon’s announced plans for $200 billion in capital expenditures — most of which is expected to focus on AI — that had spooked investors.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
Amsterdam-listed Prosus—a subsidiary of investment firm Naspers and the largest shareholder in China’s Tencent—said Friday that the stake to be divested to U.S. tech giant Uber makes up around 4.5% of Delivery Hero’s capital.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Tesla was mired in an eight-week losing slump —investors were concerned about stagnant car sales and elevated capital spending—with share prices down 16% over the period.
From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026
After Washington was elected president, he moved to New York, the nation’s temporary capital, arriving in April 1789.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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Name On: Pro Sports Team Names, Part 1
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